4 Higher Education jobs in Richmond
Chemistry - General Chemistry Assistant Professor
Posted 15 days ago
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The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:
- Prepares lifelong learners to participate actively as engaged and responsible citizens
- Propels scientific research and scholarship to improve the human condition, cure and treat diseases, and promote healthy environments
- Grounds us in our history, critically examines our present human condition and empowers students to create more equitable local and global communities
- Provides communities with a passionate and creative workforce that serves as a powerful engine for economic development and innovative solutions to problems
As the intellectual lifeblood of VCU and our community, the College of Humanities and Sciences seeks to inspire our students to explore their passions and dreams as individuals and provide the context to understand their place in the world and connections with others-locally, globally and throughout time. Most importantly, our educational and research environment addresses an array of technological, health-related and societal problems, as well as providing profound insights and reflections of what it means to be human and humane.
Chief Purpose of this position: The Department ofChemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for twonon-tenure track positions at the Assistant Professor level in (1) General Chemistry and (2) Organic Chemistry and/orBiochemistry to begin in August 2025.
Position Responsibilities: We seek applicants who are excited about teaching chemistry to a diversepool of undergraduate students and willing to participate in curriculumdevelopment directed on student-centered learning. These renewable instructional positions bring numerousopportunities for educating undergraduate students in VCU's new,state-of-the-art STEM building, designed to encourage collaboration andcommunity in the students' foundational course work.
Required Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, experience teaching at the undergraduate level,and a commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds whilefostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates should have deep knowledge of pedagogical bestpractices and an ongoing commitment to developing and maintaining knowledge inthese areas. The position is at thelevel of an assistant professor, and there are university-wide procedures inplace for faculty promotion to associate and then full professor.
VCU enrolls 29,500students. Diversity is among our greatest assets and we strive to create andsustain an equitable and inclusive environment as we know this is the bestapproach to achieve universal excellence and success. Currently, 37% ofincoming freshman at VCU are first-generation college students and 55% ofundergraduate students are from minoritized backgrounds. Richmond is also a fantastic place to livewith many cultural events taking place throughout the year including theRichmond Folk Festival and RVA Street Festival as well as great restaurants toindulge your culinary tastes.
The Department ofChemistry has 18 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, 12 instructionalterm faculty appointments, 2 term facility directors, and approximately 300undergraduate majors and 75 graduate students. VCU Chemistry attracts a diversestudent population including women, students from historically underrepresented minoritized groups, andfirst-generation students. According to IPEDs (Integrated PostsecondaryEducation Data System; 2019), we were 4th in African American BS Chemistrydegrees (2nd among non-HBCUs), 5th for women BS Chemistry degrees, and 9th forthe total number of BS Chemistry degrees among 1137 Colleges and Universitiesin the USA. Further information can befound at the department website:
Candidates need tosubmit (1) a cover letter, (2) a statement of teaching experience andinterests, (3) a diversity and inclusion statement,* and (4) a complete curriculum vitae to In addition, the names of three referencesmust be entered; these individuals will be asked to provide recommendationletters. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until theposition is filled. Please contact the search committee chair, Debbie Polo ( ) with anyquestions about the position.
*Diversity,Equity, and Inclusion: As a preeminent national, urban, publicresearch university and academic health center, Virginia CommonwealthUniversity is committed to organizationaldiversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in theirpursuit of excellence. Applicants are requested to submit aStatement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typicallybetween 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributionstoward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, youcan share how your lived experiences, and academic and professional activitieswill impact your contribution to VCU's mission of promoting equity andinclusion. For more information and guidelines, see
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity,Affirmative Action University providing access to education and employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, politicalaffiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, genderidentity, gender expression, or disability.
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Assistant Professor
Months: 9
Department: Department of Chemistry
Salary:
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dr. Debbie Polo
Contact Email:
Contact Phone: 828-6660
Director of Business Development, Higher Education

Posted 9 days ago
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Are you fueled by a passion for turning your client's dreams into reality and creatively tackling their most challenging obstacles? Do you seek to join a team committed to providing an extraordinary experience for every client? If your answer is a resounding "Yes!", then an exciting, long-term career opportunity is on the horizon for you.
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Business Development to spearhead and generate our approach to the Higher Education on business on a national scale. This pivotal role involves identifying and seizing new business opportunities, cultivating strong client relationships, and driving transformative growth within the thriving Higher Education industry. Join us in shaping the future of this exciting market!
This role can be located in White Plains, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Baltimore, or Atlanta
**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU**
We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
+ Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
+ Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
+ Traditional and Roth 401k
+ Tuition reimbursement for associates
+ Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
+ 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
+ 15 business days of PTO+8 paid holidays+1 floating day
+ 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
+ Family Planning support
+ 12 weeks of paid Maternity leave
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.
**A DAY IN THE LIFE**
+ **Market Expansion:** Identify and evaluate new business opportunities within the Higher Education sector, leveraging market trends like automation, material handling, and sustainable practices.
+ **Strategic Partnerships:** Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including alumni, faculty, and University/Collegiate specific construction departments, to drive collaborative growth.
+ **Sales Leadership:** Develop and execute creative sales strategies to meet revenue goals, including overseeing proposals, contracts, and negotiations.
+ **Team Collaboration:** Work closely with internal project manager teams to align business development strategies with our design-build capabilities and project execution goals.
+ **Teaching Skills:** Understand our customer's business and be able to teach for differentiation, offering perspectives the customer hasn't considered. Manage and create a Higher Education Business Development plan for specific Universities/Colleges that currently align with ARCO's design/build implementation.
+ **Tailoring Abilities:** Tailor your messaging to resonate with individual customer needs, addressing their specific pain points and value drivers.
+ **Taking Control:** Lead conversations, discussing sensitive topics like pricing, and creating constructive tension to push customers towards new ways of thinking.
+ **Critical Thinking and Research:** Evaluate customer needs, identify economic drivers, and craft compelling solutions.
+ **Communication Skills:** Display clear, assertive, and respectful communication to steering conversations and convince customers while maintaining professionalism.
+ **Resiliance and Courage:** Debate ideas, pushing customers out of their comfort zones, and maintaining control of complex sales processes involving multiple stakeholders.
**NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
+ Over 10 years of extensive experience in business development and project management within the AEC industry, specifically focused on the Higher Education Sector
+ Proven ability to identify opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and execute growth strategies.
+ Demonstrated history of successfully securing and managing transformative, large-scale projects.
+ Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
+ Ability to analyze market trends and translate insights into actionable strategies.
+ Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce), data analysis, and presentation software like Excel and Powerpoint
**MAKE YOUR MOVE**
We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities nationwide. We ranked #4 out of the top 100 design-build companies in the U.S. and #17 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2024. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.
_ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO's Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers_
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Oracle Principal Financials Pre-Sales Solution Engineer - Higher Education

Posted 6 days ago
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Oracle is the world's leading Cloud ERP provider and is aggressively to gaining market share. As part of the Oracle Solution Engineering team, you'll be selling to Higher Education institutions. You will work with the sales team to work with customers to leverage and expand their Oracle application investments. A Solution Engineer must be able to create compelling solutions for the customer.
This highly rewarding role will offer the opportunity for you to leverage your knowledge and skills with ERP Cloud and Higher Education knowledge and work in unison with Oracle's best field sales executives, solving complex customer problems and translating customer requirements into delivered functional solutions - a critical role in driving the continued success of Oracle's Cloud Applications in North America.
**Role Overview:**
+ We are looking for an individual who has experience with ERP solutions with a strong Accounting (Higher Education or Government strongly desired) background.
+ As an acknowledged authority within Oracle, a Solution Engineer has a breadth of knowledge and understanding of solutions, industry best practices and broad business processes. Solution Engineers collaborate with the multi-pillar sales team to design innovative solutions that have industry-wide impact.
+ As a Solution Engineer you will work with a team of sales representatives focusing on developing account roadmaps, deal strategies, and then help on executing against both. This includes driving requirements gathering, helping with qualifying opportunities, assisting with RFP/Proposal efforts, creating win themes, coordinating pre-sales resources, delivering presentations at various levels up to and including the C level, as well as other selling events.
+ Position is remote, but a resource based in the Western United States is preferred.
**Responsibilities**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provide direction and specialist knowledge in applying Oracle solutions to client business challenges. Facilitation of customer solution understanding through meetings, presentations, and demonstrations throughout the sales cycle.
+ As a Solution Engineer, you will be responsible as the expert for formulating and leading presales functional support activity to prospective clients and customers while ensuring customer satisfaction.
+ Focuses on large or complex sales opportunities that need creative and complex solutions.
+ Develops and delivers outstanding Oracle presentations and demonstrations. Leads or supports all aspects of the sales process.
+ Technical thought leadership and innovation on the Cloud ERP platform
Additional Job Requirements:
+ Very strong verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required
+ Experience in Fund/Governmental Accounting is preferred.
+ Experience with Higher Education ERP solutions.
+ Accounting degree or Major in Accounting preferred
+ CPA Certification a plus
+ Based in (or willingness to support) the Western United States
**Skills:**
+ Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others.
+ Industries experience is preferred: Higher Education
+ 3-year pre-sales or other related experience.
+ 7 years business experience with relevant business applications.
+ High-level understanding of all aspects of ERP: Financials, Procure to Pay, Plan to Build, Quote to Cash, Projects and Grants, Reporting, Data Quality, and Procurement is desired.
+ Thorough knowledge of system and application design & In-depth knowledge of competitors.
+ Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, needs analysis, positioning, business justification, and closing techniques.
+ Ability to persuade others through presentations, demonstrations, and written communication.
+ Travel as needed, up to 50%
+ A/BS in Accounting/Finance degree or equivalent, advanced degree highly desirable.
+ A CPA is strongly preferred.
**Detailed Description and Job Requirements**
Provides direction and specialist knowledge in applying the technology/application to client business. Facilitation of customer product/application understanding through presentations demonstrations; provision of support throughout the sell. This presell position works alongside primary sales.
As a Solution Engineer you will be responsible for providing presales functional/technical support to prospective clients and customers while ensuring customer satisfaction with minimal supervision. Develop and deliver high quality standard and tailored Oracle presentations and demonstrations. Present and articulate advanced product features and benefits, product future direction and overall Oracle solutions. Design, validate, and present Oracle software solutions to include advanced product concepts, future direction, and 3rd party complimentary products. Develop and manage reference sites through high quality technical, professional client relationships.
Job duties are varied and complex, needing independent judgment. Strong verbal and written communication skills, needs analysis, positioning, business justification, closing techniques. Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems with accounts in complex technical environments. Ability to travel as needed. BS degree or equivalent, major in Accounting desired.
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**Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.**
**Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only**
US: Hiring Range in USD from $45.43 to $5.63 per hour; from: 94,500 to 178,100 per annum. May be eligible for equity. Eligible for commission with an estimated pay mix of 65/35 - 80/20.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC4
**About Us**
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing or by calling +1 in the United States.
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
Account & Relationship Management Executive - Enterprise Nursing Higher Education Field Sales (We...
Posted 2 days ago
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**OVERVIEW**
You will leverage your understanding of business, financials, and customer needs to increase sales within your territory. With a higher level of authority in negotiations, you will play an important role in achieving revenue targets and cultivating lasting relationships with our customers.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Develop effective sales approaches to target key accounts.
+ Engage in in-depth negotiations with higher autonomy to close deals.
+ Manage and nurture relationships with key customer accounts.
+ Provide accurate sales forecasts and activity reports.
+ Identify and analyze market conditions to uncover sales opportunities.
+ Handle moderately complex or higher-value sales opportunities.
+ Gather and utilize customer feedback to improve sales strategies.
+ Act as a mentor and trainer for junior sales staff.
+ Collaborate with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
+ Implement and refine sales techniques tailored to customer needs.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education:** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
**Experience:** 5+ years higher ed sales experience, enterprise level experience preferred.
+ Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies.
+ Negotiation Tactics: Advanced negotiation skills for closing complex deals.
+ Customer Insight: Deep understanding of customer needs and preferences.
+ Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to analyze and interpret sales data.
+ Sales Software: Proficient use of advanced CRM and sales management tools.
+ Team Collaboration: Skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
+ Market Knowledge: Comprehensive awareness of market dynamics and trends.
+ Mentorship: Capability to train and mentor junior team members.
+ Overall skills: Strong attention to detail, collaborative team player, excellent communication and transparency, and exceptional negotiation skills.
**TRAVEL:** 20% + Occasional travel to customer locations, industry events, internal meetings
**Additional Information:** may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process._
**Compensation:**
Target salary range CA, CT, CO, DC, HI, IL, MD, MN, NY, RI, WA: $95,560 - $133,750
This role is eligible for Bonus.
**Additional Information** :
Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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